CONGO RED

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CONGO RED

CONGO RED

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Standard packing 0.00 Box
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Application

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Congo red was formerly used to dye cotton but has been superseded by dyes more resistant to light and to washing. It is still used in histology to stain tissues for microscopic examination, and to serve as an acid-base indicator, since it turns red in the presence of alkalies and blue when exposed to acids.</p>
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Congo Red is an inverse ph indicator.</p>

Using Procedure

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Congo Red is an acid-base indicator and it turns red when it comes in contact with bases or alkalies and turns <strong>blue</strong> in presence of<strong> acids</strong>.Congo red is water-soluble compound and its solubility is greater in organic solvents. Congo Red is a heterocyclic aromatic chemical compound with molecular formula, C32H22N6Na2O6S2</p>

Technical Specifications
C.A.S. No. 573-58-0
CI NO. 22120
M.F. C32H22N6Na2O6S2
M.W. 696.66gm/mole

Specifications:

Dye Content (by Spectrophotometry) >75%
Transition Range pH 3.0-5.2
  Violet-Orange Red
Solubility 0.1% (Dist. Water) Clear solution
Absorption Maximum (Dist.Water) ?max 495-499nm
Absorptivity (A1%, 1cm in Water, at ?max) >520
Loss On Drying (110°C) <5%
Suitability for microscopy Passes test

Mol. weight: 696.665 g/mol

Odor: Odorless.

Color: Red. Brownish-red. (Dark.)

pH (1% soln/water): 8.5 - 9.0 [Basic.]

Melting Point: >360°C (680°F) 

Solubility: Soluble in cold water. Very slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in diethyl ether. Soluble in Ethanol. Solubility in water: 1g/30 ml water

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